So, disappear for a few years, and come back to find that the wall paper has been changed and the house painted? I mean, what am I supposed to do with this hat which I just happened to be wearing as I logged in for the first time in a long while?

I am Messiah. I have been around here a long time. I am not very active, due primarily to the real world, three kids and two dogs. I check into the forums regularly, but you aren't likely to find me on irc unless I am looking for someone. I am your current arbiter, a job which has been very taxing (...

The nomination process for Arbiter was especially active and exciting this year. Four members have been nominated and are now asked to highlight their distinct qualifications that recommend them to the position. I invite myself, MS, SL33PY and Anubis to say a few words here before we move to a vote....

It has been a long a grueling year in the Office of the Arbiter. Still haven't gotten my name on the door. Just as well, I suppose, as it seems it is time for us to light the beacon and call the faithful to battle for the right to wield the Staff of Arbitration. - Nominate up to two people whom you ...

Since Mech has replied already too. Messiah? What's your take on all of this too considering you are most likely going to become our new Arbiter in the next 48hrs? :) Properly worded, I see an opportunity to sabotage my election to arbiter. Tempting. I am in a unique position in that I am likely to...

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. I have been around for a while. Those who were here since before the "great schism" probably know me to be rational, impartial, and fair. To those of you who have joined us in this best of places since then, I would like to say that I am rational, impart...

⋅ I still see myself as an Exile and believe that the name is still representative of myself and the group too ~ I vote to keep the "Exiles" tag. ⋅ I no longer consider myself or our group to be Exiled from anything anymore and feel it is inappropriate for us to keep i...

Look, I went through a lot of trouble to export the SSX logo to an embroidery machine font years ago, and that shit wasn't cheap. I've got three SSX hats, for Pete's sake. We can't change the name now! I am surprised that anyone is still rehashing our past and formation. We are a community with leve...